SEMH Tutor

AP Education; Thrupp; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Education is seeking SEMH Tutors in Stroud, Gloucestershire, to provide 1:1 support for learners with complex needs. Hourly rate £25-35, flexible hours up to 30 per week, term-time only, with the aim of enabling access to education.

You will deliver core subjects or SEMH-specific support, assess progress, liaise with external professionals, and help learners transition to mainstream or specialist settings. QTS or HLTA preferred; UK experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; applicants with two years UK experience without qualifications welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals to facilitate multi‑agency collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEND/SEMH tutoring

Communication skills

Compassionate and dependable

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred

Two years UK teaching experience

Job description

SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) -Stroud

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire. Hourly Rate: £25-35/hour depending on experience and qualifications. Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only.

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEMH Tutors, SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Stroud and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi‑agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma‑informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment - we'd love to hear from you.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.